I went for a diner breakfast with my family this a.m. and took this with my iPhone. The vibe in this little diner was so good and the people so friendly. Gina, was one of servers and is so full of life and wonderful.

I wanted to post this photo as is just a typical daily scene and I will remember having breakie there with my family, but also because it is a subject that irk’s me a little.

There are many people out there that treat people in the service industry as though they are below them and second class citizens. To be honest even some of my friends do this and it makes my blood boil. There are millions of people just like Gina, that work hard and LOVE what they do, yet they are at times treated like they are inferior to others. Why? Mainly because of the ego of others and society’s limited belief systems, that if you don’t aim high or become “something” “significant” in others eyes, then you are not worthy. And that really upsets me. My job doesn’t define me, the clothes I wear don’t define me, neither where I live, what I drive, nor others limited belief systems of me. I and all of us are much more than that.

So to Gina and all others out there. You are awesome and I love you all.

When I was younger I was guilty of carrying that “I’m better than you because I’m a whatever and you’re carrying hash browns” mentality, but as I’ve grown older, I’ve learned to appreciate people in every walk of life … in fact, often the people who are in the service industry are more grounded and humble than most other folks, and that makes them more valuable to society as a whole. Thanks for this message we can use as a reminder to share a smile or a friendly word when we interact with others.

Well said, well written and my sentiments exactly! It also gets my blood boiling when people are rude to shop assistants and cashiers at the tills. If people took the time to really look into the eyes of those who “serve” others and give them a smile with a “thank you”, the world would be a far better place. Try it next time you are being served by a waitress, shop assistant, or cashier – look them in the eye, smile and say, “thank you” and watch the delight spread across their face, and notice how they begin to, literally, glow.